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Official visit of French Consul General to Old Town Hall
CORFU. A mutual intention was expressed to establish a twin town relationship between Corfu and a town in France, aiming to strengthen cultural and tourism ties.

Spanish TV programme “Viajeros Cuatro” in Corfu
CORFU. Filming took place with a focus on Corfu Old Town, highlighting its unique architecture, historical landmarks, local gastronomy and the island’s authentic daily life.

Annunziata restoration complete after 5 years work on bell tower
CORFU. The work was funded by the ESPA 2014-2020 Programme.

Decision on hours allowed for music in town still to be taken
CORFU. Awaiting the official announcement of the conditions required for initiating the process of changing the governing regulation.

School pupils from Ukraine visit Old Town Hall
CORFU. A special impression was created by the pupils being dressed in their traditional attire, which serves as a strong symbol of cultural identity and historical continuity.

Lyrical Evenings at Old Town Hall
CORFU. A gala featuring beloved opera arias, Greek operetta pieces and Italian canzonettas, in the iconic Old Town Hall.

Town crier announces start of Carnival period
CORFU. The ΄Venetians΄ from the Likio Ellinidon and ΄Dia tis Afis΄ welcomed the Carnival with their impressive costumes.

Fire in abandoned town centre building
CORFU. The fire broke out inside the building, which contained a lot of rubbish.

Central Corfu Mayor: "Businesses should not provoke with their behaviour"
CORFU. Statement from the Mayor of Central Corfu following the arrests for noise pollution on Christmas Eve.

Central Corfu Christmas Village opens
CORFU. The Christmas Village is in the Old Town Hall Square.

Foundations for protection and promotion of old town - a UNESCO monument
CORFU. The Municipal Authority informed the committee members about its plan, aimed at the protection of the designated UNESCO World Heritage site, while simultaneously enhancing its appearance and the quality of life.

Lighting of Central Corfu Municipal Christmas Tree on Wednesday 11 December
CORFU. The Christmas Tree lights will be turned on in the Old Town Hall Square at 19:30.

Old Town Hall lit up for Orange Days
CORFU. A gesture by the Soroptimist Club in collaboration with the Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands as part of actions to eliminate gender-based violence against women.

Invitation to property owners in Old Town to declare ownership
CORFU. 15-day deadline for Dionysios Solomos St, Nikiforos Theotokis St, Theotokis Michail St, Dimarchou Kolla St and Scholemvourgou St.

Municipality and Regional Authority to collaborate in implementation of Old Town projects
CORFU. As part of the memorandum of cooperation, a section of the renovated auxiliary building of the Urban Monastery of Agia Ekaterini will be allocated to house the official headquarters of the Inter-Institutional and Interdisciplinary Management Body for Corfu Old Town (UNESCO).

Firefighters rush to Old Town after tiles fall from roof
CORFU. Risk of more roof tiles and possibly plaster falling on N. Theotoki Street, in the town centre.

Sit-ins at two Corfu Town high schools
CORFU: The demands of the pupils taking part are still unknown.